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Hiring Pains, Revenue Optimism Hit Small Business Week
Hiring Pains, Revenue Optimism Hit Small Business Week
May 06, 2019  |  B2B Payments

In honor of Small Business (SMB) Week, which kicks off in the U.S. on Monday (May 6), banks and financial service providers are releasing troves...

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W Virginia Withholds Payment To Tax Delinquent Vendors
W Virginia Withholds Payment To Tax Delinquent Vendors
May 06, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The West Virginia State Auditor’s office has announced a new tax program aimed at vendors who owe the state money. Get the Full Story Complete...

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EU Regs Hear More Calls For Commercial Card Swipe Fee Caps
EU Regs Hear More Calls For Commercial Card Swipe Fee Caps
May 06, 2019  |  B2B Payments

As European Union (EU) authorities continue to combat interchange fees charged by credit card companies Visa and Mastercard, some are now calling on such regulatory...

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The UK’s Prompt Payment Code Sees Laggards
The UK’s Prompt Payment Code Sees Laggards
May 06, 2019  |  B2B Payments

In the U.K., mandates to get larger firms to pay smaller suppliers and contractors with speed seems to be hitting some speed bumps. In Scotland, a...

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How Contractor Risk Analysis Shifts To Look Ahead
How Contractor Risk Analysis Shifts To Look Ahead
May 06, 2019  |  B2B Payments

On a global scale, supply chain risk for large conglomerates can often be about regulatory compliance, contract negotiations and even addressing threats based on weather...

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Santander Adds Trade Finance To SMB Mobile App Asto
Santander Adds Trade Finance To SMB Mobile App Asto
May 06, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Asto, the U.K.-based mobile app that provides small businesses (SMBs) and entrepreneurs with bookkeeping solutions, is adding trade finance to its list of offerings. Owned...

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Thunes Raises $10M To Connect More Unbanked
Thunes Raises $10M To Connect More Unbanked
May 06, 2019  |  Financial Inclusion

Thunes, a global cross-border payments network for emerging economies, announced Monday (May 6) that it raised $10 million in venture funding. Get the Full Story...

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Deep Dive: The Risk-Reducing Case For Push Payments
Deep Dive: The Risk-Reducing Case For Push Payments
May 06, 2019  |  Smarter Payments

The following Deep Dive explores what’s driving interest in push payments, and where the technology may smooth out and secure consumer payments, B2B supplier transactions...

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Will Facebook’s Crypto Payments Rails Get A Big Like?
Will Facebook’s Crypto Payments Rails Get A Big Like?
May 06, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

The news last Friday that Facebook has plans to launch its own global crypto-based payments rails is déjà vu all over again. Get the Full...

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